Ranger I OPS

Manatee County Government•Bradenton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs visitor services, recreational infrastructure maintenance, and site safety and security at select preserves managed by the Manatee County Natural Resources Department, Resource Management Division. Work is performed at multiple preserve locations, including Robinson Preserve, Emerson Point Preserve, and Rye Preserve. The position includes applying and documenting chemicals used to control invasive-exotic plants; maintaining preserves, facilities, and equipment; educating visitors and promoting department programs; enforcing preserve rules; conducting property surveillance; handling cash sales and camping registration when needed; and following safety procedures. The role may also include emergency or disaster response activities. This is a part-time position not to exceed 27 hours per week. Days and times vary and include weekends. The listed work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, including strenuous work in varying and adverse weather and on uneven or rugged terrain.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in landscape maintenance, parks/grounds/facilities maintenance, law enforcement, or code enforcement.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors in heat and other strenuous conditions.
Excellent customer service skills when interacting with preserve visitors.
Ability to follow daily instructions with attention to detail.
Ability to keep records and complete basic reports.
Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 25 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to traverse uneven or rugged terrain and climb and descend equipment and ladders.
Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, and reach.
Visual acuity and depth perception, and the ability to hear and identify sounds.
Ability to regularly drive county vehicles as part of the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with volunteers and visitors in outdoor settings.

Responsibilities

Apply herbicides, surfactant, and diluents to targeted invasive-exotic plants according to product labels.
Maintain chemical inventories and records of chemical applications, and store and dispose of chemicals according to applicable regulations.
Perform daily maintenance, including mowing, restroom and facility cleaning, trash removal, and minor building and equipment repairs.
Operate and maintain carts, UTVs, electric gates, power tools, and related equipment.
Promote department programs and provide information and education to visitors.
Enforce preserve rules and conduct property surveillance.
Report unauthorized access and vandalism to law enforcement agencies and the supervisor.
Handle cash sales and camping registration when needed during camping season.
Follow established safety standards and procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
Respond quickly, calmly, and appropriately to emergency situations.
Perform computer data entry and attend job-specific training as assigned.
Perform other related duties, including emergency or disaster response activities as required and consistent with qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable law.